What is the process and timeline for integrating the two institutions over the next few years?

Integration is a people-focused and methodical process, involving stakeholder engagement to inform decisions as the institutions merge fully over the next 3 to 5 years. The first phase (September 2024 – August 2025) focused on acquiring accreditation for the integrated institution by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), as well as launching a mission statement and brand for the unified university, UT San Antonio. The second phase, that began in Sept. 2025 will focus on academic integration. This process is intended to be seamless for students and those we serve, supporting continuity of our day-to-day operations and missions while focusing on our boundless opportunities for the future. This phase also includes launching Functional Integration, which focuses on assessing the current state of each division across the university and using that understanding to design a transformative future state for the integrated institution.